Cookie Policy

Effective Date: May 20, 2026  |  Last Updated: May 20, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Dave's Hot Chicken's Cookie Policy. This document is designed to give you clear, transparent, and comprehensive information about how we use cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website at daveshotchicken-eat.click. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you understand how your data is collected and used.

This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, which together govern how we collect, process, and use your personal information. If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us using the details provided at the end of this document.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other internet-enabled device when you visit a website. These files are stored by your web browser and allow websites to recognize your device and remember certain information about your visit, such as your preferences, login status, and browsing behavior.

Cookies were originally designed to help websites function more efficiently and provide a better user experience. Over time, they have evolved to serve many additional purposes, including analytics, advertising, and personalization.

2.1 How Cookies Work

When you visit daveshotchicken-eat.click, our web server sends a small cookie file to your browser. This file is stored on your device. The next time you visit our website, your browser sends the cookie back to our server, allowing us to recognize you and recall your previous interactions with the site.

Cookies can be set by the website you are visiting (known as "first-party cookies") or by third-party services that run content on our website (known as "third-party cookies"). Both types may collect data about your browsing habits, preferences, and interactions.

2.2 Similar Tracking Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use other similar tracking technologies, including:

  • Web Beacons (Pixel Tags): Tiny invisible graphics embedded in web pages or emails that track whether a page or email has been opened or accessed.
  • Local Storage: A web storage technology that allows websites to store data locally within your browser, similar to cookies but with greater storage capacity.
  • Session Storage: Temporary storage that holds data only for the duration of a browser session and is deleted when you close the browser.
  • Fingerprinting: A technique that collects information about your device's hardware and software configuration to create a unique identifier.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Dave's Hot Chicken uses several categories of cookies to ensure our website functions correctly and to improve your overall experience. Below, we describe each type of cookie we use and why.

3.1 Essential / Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are fundamental to the operation of our website. Without them, core features such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and shopping cart functionality cannot work. These cookies do not collect personal information for marketing purposes and cannot be disabled through our cookie preferences tool, as disabling them would prevent our website from functioning properly.

Legal basis: These cookies are processed on the basis of our legitimate interest to provide you with a functioning website experience.

3.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They allow us to measure things like the number of visitors, which pages are most popular, how long users stay on the site, and where visitors come from. This information helps us improve the performance and usability of our website.

We use Google Analytics to collect this type of data. Google Analytics uses cookies to track user interactions with our website and compiles reports for us. The data collected is aggregated and anonymized where possible.

3.3 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies enable our website to remember choices you have made in the past, such as your language preferences, region, login credentials, and other customizations. These cookies enhance your experience by providing more personalized features and settings. While these cookies are not strictly necessary for the website to function, disabling them may affect the quality and personalization of your experience.

3.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies

Advertising cookies, also known as targeting or marketing cookies, are used to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests. These cookies track your browsing activity across websites and are used to build a profile of your interests so that relevant advertising can be shown to you on other websites and platforms.

We use Google Ads and may use Facebook Pixel and other advertising networks to serve targeted advertisements to our customers. These third-party platforms may set their own cookies on your device when you visit our website.

4. Specific Cookies We Use

The following table provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on daveshotchicken-eat.click, including their names, purposes, types, and durations.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Type Duration
_ga Google Analytics Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. Used to distinguish users and track sessions. Analytics 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. Stores and updates a unique value for each page visited. Analytics 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate and limit the collection of data on high-traffic sites, ensuring accurate reporting. Analytics 1 minute
_gcl_au Google Ads Used by Google AdSense to experiment with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. Tracks conversions from Google Ads campaigns. Advertising 3 months
_fbp Facebook / Meta Used by Facebook to deliver advertising products, measure ad effectiveness, and track conversions from Facebook Ads. Advertising 3 months
_fbc Facebook / Meta Stores the last visit with a click identifier parameter from a Facebook ad. Used for conversion tracking and attribution. Advertising 2 years
cookieconsent_status Dave's Hot Chicken Stores the user's cookie consent preferences and records whether the visitor has accepted or declined cookie usage on our website. Essential 1 year
PHPSESSID Dave's Hot Chicken Preserves user session data across page requests. Used to maintain login status, cart contents, and other session-specific information. Essential Session
__utma Google Analytics Tracks the number of times a visitor has been to the website, when their first visit was, and when their last visit occurred. Analytics 2 years
__utmz Google Analytics Collects data on where the visitor came from, what search engine was used, what link was clicked, and what keyword was used. Analytics 6 months
lang Dave's Hot Chicken Remembers the user's preferred language setting so that content is displayed in the correct language on subsequent visits. Functional Session
cart_session Dave's Hot Chicken Stores items added to the shopping cart or order preferences so that they are retained during the browsing session. Essential Session

Note: The list above may not be exhaustive. Third-party services may add or update their cookies periodically. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these third-party providers for the most up-to-date information.

5. Third-Party Cookies and Services

When you visit our website, certain third-party service providers may place cookies on your device. These third parties operate independently of Dave's Hot Chicken, and their use of cookies is subject to their own privacy and cookie policies. We do not have control over these third-party cookies.

The main third-party services that may place cookies through our website include:

5.1 Google LLC

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior, and Google Ads to serve targeted advertisements. Google may collect information about your visits to our website and other websites to provide measurement services and targeted ads.

For more information, please visit: Google's Privacy Policy

5.2 Meta Platforms, Inc. (Facebook)

We may use the Facebook Pixel to track conversions, optimize ad campaigns, build targeted audiences, and remarket to visitors who have interacted with our website. Meta may collect data about your activity on our website and link it to your Facebook profile.

For more information, please visit: Meta's Privacy Policy

6. How to Manage and Control Cookies

You have the right to choose whether or not to accept cookies. We provide several methods for managing your cookie preferences, as described below.

6.1 Our Cookie Consent Tool

When you first visit daveshotchicken-eat.click, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You may update your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link available on our website.

6.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences through the browser settings menu. You can configure your browser to refuse all cookies, accept only certain types of cookies, or alert you before a cookie is placed on your device. Please note that restricting cookies may impact your experience on our website and others.

Instructions for managing cookies in popular browsers:

  • Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and Other Site Data
  • Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Apple Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
  • Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions > Cookies and Site Data
  • Opera: Settings > Advanced > Privacy & Security > Cookies

For more information on managing cookies in your browser, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

6.3 Opt-Out Tools from Third-Party Providers

You can opt out of cookies set by specific third-party providers using the following tools:

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you are free to disable or restrict cookies at any time, please be aware that doing so may have an impact on your experience when using our website. The specific impacts depend on which types of cookies you disable:

Cookie Type Impact If Disabled
Essential Cookies The website may not function correctly. You may be unable to navigate certain pages, complete orders, or access secure areas of the site.
Analytics Cookies We will be unable to track how visitors use our website, which may limit our ability to improve performance and user experience. Your browsing will not be affected.
Functional Cookies Your preferences and settings may not be saved between visits. You may need to re-enter information such as language preferences each time you visit.
Advertising Cookies You will still see advertisements, but they will be less relevant to your interests. You may also see the same ads repeatedly, as frequency capping may not function correctly.

8. Cookies and United States Privacy Laws

Dave's Hot Chicken operates in the United States and complies with applicable federal and state privacy laws relating to the use of cookies and tracking technologies.

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), California residents have specific rights regarding the use of their personal information, including data collected through cookies. These rights include:

  • The right to know what personal information is collected about them
  • The right to know whether their personal information is sold or disclosed, and to whom
  • The right to opt out of the sale or sharing of their personal information
  • The right to request deletion of their personal information
  • The right to non-discrimination for exercising their privacy rights

Additionally, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act requires businesses to be transparent about data collection practices and to honor consumer choices regarding their data. We are committed to complying with all applicable FTC guidelines regarding online privacy and cookie disclosures.

If you are a California resident and wish to exercise any of your CCPA/CPRA rights, please contact us at the email address provided below.

9. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activities tracked. As there is currently no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals, our website does not currently alter its data collection practices in response to DNT signals. We will continue to monitor developments in this area and update our practices accordingly.

10. Children's Privacy and Cookies

Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children through the use of cookies or other tracking technologies. If you believe that we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately using the details below, and we will take prompt action to delete that information.

11. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, our business operations, or other reasons. When we make significant changes to this policy, we will notify you by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, by displaying a prominent notice on our website.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. Your continued use of our website following any changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies and tracking technologies, please do not hesitate to contact us using the following details:

Dave's Hot Chicken — Privacy & Cookie Inquiries

We aim to respond to all inquiries within 10 business days. For requests related to your personal data rights under the CCPA/CPRA or other applicable laws, please clearly state the nature of your request in your message.